Tribunal sets £292.50 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £292.50, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision helps tenants understand their financial obligations under their tenancy agreement.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to determine the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, Section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord would charge for a similar property in the open market. The determination takes into account the periodic nature of the tenancy and considers the terms of the existing tenancy, except for the rent amount.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £292.50 per week, effective from April 5, 2021.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 5th April 2021, setting the weekly rent at £292.50 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AW/MNR/2021/0074
Notice of the Tribunal Decision and Register of Rents under Assured Periodic Tenancies (Section 14 Determination)
Housing Act 1988 Section 14
Address of Premises The Tribunal members were 6d [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Judge D Brandler S Johnson MRICS
Landlord Notting [APPELLANT] 2 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 292.50 Per week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 5th April 2021
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable n/a Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 18/01/2016
6. Length of the term or rental period monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs s.11
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord none
9. Description of premises Second floor flat comprising 1 living room, 1 bedroom, kitchen and bathroom
Chairman Judge D Brandler Date of Decision 26th July 2021
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A snapshot of this collection — not a prediction of your case's outcome.
⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the rent for the property to be £292.50 per week.
- The decision on the rent took effect from April 5, 2021.
- The amount included for services was considered negligible or not applicable.
- The premises were described as a second-floor flat with one living room, one bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The decision set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £292.50 per week, effective from 5th April 2021.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about determining the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £292.50 per week, effective from 5th April 2021, based on the provisions of the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, section 14 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 14 to determine the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, the decision means that the rent can be set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.